Microglia are emerging as critical regulators of neuronal function and behavior in nearly
every area of neuroscience. Initial reports focused on classical immune functions of …

Exposure to prenatal stress (PNS) can lead to long-lasting neurobiological and behavioral
consequences for the offspring, which may enhance the susceptibility for mental disorders …

Astrocytes play crucial roles in brain homeostasis and are regulatory elements of neuronal
and synaptic physiology. Astrocytic alterations have been found in Major Depressive …

Links between olfactory sensory function and effect have been well established. A robust
literature exists in both humans and animals showing that disrupting olfaction sensory …

There is an urgent need to develop more effective treatments for stress-related illnesses,
which include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. We view animal …

Psychiatric and substance use disorders inflict major public health burdens worldwide. Their
widespread burden is compounded by a dearth of effective treatments, underscoring a dire …

It is well established that the basolateral amygdala (BLA) is an emotional processing hub
that governs a diverse repertoire of behaviors. Selective engagement of a heterogeneous …

Reward and motivation deficits are prominent symptoms in many mood disorders, including
depression. Similar reward and effort-related choice behavioral tasks can be used to study …

Rationale Motivational deficits are a common symptom shared across multiple psychiatric
and neurodegenerative disorders. Effort-based decision-making tasks are a translatable …

This selective review aims to summarize the recent advances in understanding the
neuromolecular underpinnings of biased cognition in depressive disorder. We begin by …